Child Safe Standards

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY AND CHILD SAFETY PRINCIPLES

Banyan Fields Primary School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. This will be the primary focus of our care and decision-making. 

Vision

Creating a bright future for our learners.

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Mission

Together, we thrive.

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Objective

Banyan Fields Primary School’s objective is to instil the values of belonging, resilience, ambition and integrity to create influential and positive members of society.

Our school values are the basis for all interactions. The School Council believe these values are accepted within our community.

Our values are:

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Tenacity: We try, we learn, we never give up. 

We persist with purpose. Together, we stay focused, prepared, and committed to growth - supporting each other through challenges and celebrating progress. 

Equity: We include, we respect, we support. 

We uphold fairness and inclusion. We value the unique backgrounds and strengths of every student, staff member, caregiver, and community partner, ensuring everyone has access to the support and opportunities they need to thrive. 

Stewardship: We care for people, places and possibilities. 

We act with care and responsibility. We nurture our relationships, resources, and environment - working in partnership to build a better future for all. 

Synergy: We listen, we learn, we grow together. 

We achieve more together. Collaboration across students, staff, families, and the community creates shared strength, deeper learning, and a united path forward.

The School Council expects that all students, parents, staff and visitors of the school conduct themselves in the following way:

• Listen and respond with consideration, speaking politely;
• Support, help and treat others fairly;
• Support school procedures, policies and requests;
• Take care of the school’s property and environment;
• Take pride in our school and promote a community spirit;
• Report any concerns relating to student safety to the Principal or Assistant Principal in line with the Child Safe Standards.

The School Council expect that parents support their child and the school in coming to a resolution in regards to difficult issues.

Banyan Fields Primary School has zero tolerance for child abuse. 

We are committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Our child safe policies, procedures, strategies and practices will be inclusive of the needs of all children, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children with disabilities, children in out of home care, LGBTI students and children who are vulnerable.

Every person involved in Banyan Fields Primary School has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role they play individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all children and young people is at the forefront of all they do and every decision they make.

Victoria’s Child Safe Standards

Banyan Fields Primary School implements the following Child Safe Standards:

1. Establish a culturally safe environment in which the diverse and unique identities and experiences of Aboriginal children and young people are respected and valued.
2. Ensure that child safety and wellbeing are embedded in school leadership, governance and culture.
3. Children and young people are empowered about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously.
4. Families and communities are informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing.
5. Equity is upheld and diverse needs are respected in policy and practice.
6. People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice.
7. Ensure that processes for complaints and concerns are child focused.
8. Staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training.
9. Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed.
10. Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is regularly reviewed and improved.
11. Policies and procedures that document how schools are safe for children, young people and students.